Regional Storm Drainage Project Near Alta Drive
 And Valley View Boulevard Starts in December 2009

Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be Expected As 12-Month Flood Control Project Begins

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected when work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm Drainage System flood control project gets underway on sections of Alta Drive, Valley View Boulevard, Fulton Place and Hinson Street.

Work will take place on Hinson between Charleston Boulevard and Fulton, and in the city of Las Vegas-maintained Craigin Park, located at 984 Hinson St. Other work areas include Fulton between Valley View and Hinson, Valley View between Fulton and Alta, Alta east of Valley View, and in the channel on the east edge of the Springs Preserve.

Some work on the regional storm drainage system will be performed in mid-December, however, most of the construction activity will begin in early January. The project will take 12 months to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in the roadways.

No road closures are planned although traffic lane restrictions can be expected in the work zones. Most construction will take place during the day. Some work will occur during the overnight hours.

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December 2010.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.

U.S. Highway 95 Southbound Ramp To Westbound Summerlin Parkway Temporary Closure Starts Monday, June 29 

Starting Monday, June 29, and continuing through the next three months, the U.S. Highway 95 southbound ramp to westbound Summerlin Parkway will be completely closed to traffic. The closure is necessary due to safety concerns as bridge work associated with construction of the Tenaya Way Overpass over the Summerlin Parkway continues.

While the temporary closure is in effect, motorists traveling southbound on U.S. Hwy. 95 may want to use the Rainbow Boulevard southbound exit to westbound Westcliff Drive to northbound Buffalo Drive, to travel westbound on the Summerlin Parkway.

The traffic flow change is necessary as part of the continuing work on the $7.9 million Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza Trail Project. Work started in January and will take approximately 10 months to complete.

The project includes construction of approximately one-half mile of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way from Westcliff Drive to Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure will be built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands. Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a pedestrian underpass will be constructed. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements are also part of the project.

In addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway will be constructed to connect Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex. Known as the Bonanza Trail, this pathway will eventually connect the Summerlin trail system to downtown Las Vegas.

Funding for this project is provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. The city’s Planning and Development department developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal funds for its construction. 

New Grand Central Parkway Traffic Signals Go Into Service

New traffic signals on Grand Central Parkway at Carson Avenue, and at City Parkway, will be put into service on Friday morning, June 12.

The traffic signal at the Grand Central Parkway and Carson Avenue intersection will go into full green-amber-red operation, and the signal at City Parkway will placed on a “flashing red” all way stop mode of operation. Motorists should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the newly signalized intersections.

The traffic signal installations are part of the ACE rapid transit improvement project. The city of Las Vegas is partnering with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to construct the first ACE rapid transit line, scheduled to debut in January 2010.

In addition to the improvements to Grand Central Parkway, work is underway along Casino Center Boulevard between Ogden Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. Construction is also taking place on Third Street, south of Charleston continuing to Imperial Avenue, and along sections of Main Street, Las Vegas Boulevard, St. Louis Avenue and Paradise Road to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

When the project is completed, there will be dedicated rapid transit lanes in the center of Grand Central Parkway, Casino Center, and Third. These lanes will allow ACE to provide fast transit services that will seamlessly link downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Strip. ACE rapid transit will also feature level-platform boarding, off-board fare collection and sleek, attractive vehicles.

Funding for the state-of-the-art project is being provided by the Federal Transit Administration, the RTC and the city of Las Vegas.

The RTC is the transit authority, the transportation planning agency and the regional traffic management agency for Southern Nevada. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For more information on ACE rapid transit or the RTC, visit www.rtcsnv.com. 

City Of Las Vegas Flood Control Improvement Project

Starts Monday, June 29

An $8.7 million flood control improvement project is scheduled to start Monday, June 29, with work planned to take place on five Las Vegas roadways.

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Lorenzi Street, between Alta and Westcliff drives; and on Jones Boulevard, between Evergreen Avenue and Borden Circle. Construction activity will also occur on Alta, between Easy Street and Decatur Boulevard; and on Evergreen, between Easy and Digger streets.

Improvement work is also planned to take place in the detention basins to the west and east of Rainbow Boulevard. The basin work on the east side of Rainbow may affect traffic on Westcliff between Rainbow and Lorenzi.

The project will take approximately 12 months to complete. Most work will be performed during the daytime hours although some night work will be necessary. Traffic lane restrictions and some temporary road closures can also be expected.

This flood control improvement project is slated for completion next summer.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Contri Construction Company is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.

New Pedestrian Signal on Lamb Boulevard Between Stewart Avenue

And Bonanza Road Begins Operating Wednesday, June 3

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to assist Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese as he puts a new pedestrian signal into service on Lamb Boulevard, between Stewart Avenue and Bonanza Road. Mayor Pro Tem Reese, who represents this area of Las Vegas, is scheduled to officially put the new signal into service at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3.

Activation of the pedestrian signal completes the $4.7 million Cedar Trail construction project. The new trail starts at Pecos Road and extends approximately 1.5 miles east along the flood control drainage channel, crossing Sandhill Road, Lamb, and Marion Drive, to end at the pedestrian bridge that was recently built over the Las Vegas Wash. Other features of the trail include security lighting along the entire route, landscaping, perimeter fencing, trash receptacles and pet waste stations.

 “The trail was built for the community to use, and as more and more people enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride on the trail, this signal will stop traffic so that pedestrians can safely cross Lamb Boulevard,” Mayor Pro Tem Reese said.

The signal will be put on a “flashing amber” operation on Monday, June 1. When the device is fully activated, pedestrians will be able to stop traffic by pushing a button that will change the signal from green to amber to red. The signal will stay red long enough to allow for safe passage across Lamb.

No parking is available on Lamb Boulevard. The closest parking is on Elm Street, south of the new pedestrian signal.

Road Improvements East Of Rancho Drive Near Alta Drive

Start Monday, May 11 

Starting Monday, May 11 and continuing through the next four months, traffic lane restrictions and temporary road closures can be expected on Park Way Drive, Park Way West, Park Way North, Park Way East and Park Way South. Periodic traffic lane restrictions can also be expected for northbound travel on Rancho Drive at Park Way.

The traffic disruptions are necessary as crews do extensive street rehabilitation improvement work that includes the removal and reconstruction of the pavement, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Underground work for water lines and streetlight conduit will be performed and repairs will be made to the area’s sanitary sewer system.

Work is scheduled to take place weekdays during daytime hours. Crisci Builders is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding for the $434,000 road rehabilitation project is provided by the city of Las Vegas. 

Traffic Lane Restrictions On Decatur Boulevard,

North Of Sahara Avenue Start Sunday, March 22 

Starting Sunday, March 22, temporary traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Decatur Boulevard, between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard, for a road rehabilitation and traffic capacity improvement project during which various travel lanes will be reduced from three lanes to one lane during night work, and from three lanes to two lanes during daytime work.

Starting Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel northbound and southbound from 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. However, during the daytime hours, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., traffic will have two lanes of travel in each direction northbound and southbound.

Then, starting Wednesday, April 1, through completion of the project, work will be limited to the overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No daytime travel lane restrictions will be in place on Decatur. As work progresses, brief traffic disruptions can also be expected on Sahara, Oakey Boulevard and Charleston.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while work is underway.

These preventative maintenance efforts by the Department of Field Operations are being undertaken to repair deteriorating sections of the pavement on Decatur. Also, at Sahara, median islands on Decatur are being reconfigured to better accommodate traffic volume through the intersection.

Flood Control Improvements Are Underway On Oakey Boulevard 

Traffic lane restrictions are in effect on Oakey Boulevard near Rancho Drive, for work on a $6.2 million flood control improvement project.

Work started in late February and will take approximately 10 months to complete. The improvement project starts at Birch Street, east of Rancho Drive and will proceed westerly to Cahlan Drive.

Most work will be done during daytime hours. As construction progresses, some night and weekend work may be necessary. Some temporary road closures may also be necessary.

As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for through east-west travel.

Las Vegas Paving is the contractor. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project.

Paving Closes Seventh Street At Stewart Avenue This Friday 

On Friday, March 6, Seventh Street will be closed to through travel at Stewart Avenue during the approximate hours of 7 a. m. and 3 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary as crews pave a portion of Stewart Avenue.

Southbound traffic on Seventh Street will be detoured at Stewart Avenue to Sixth Street. Northbound traffic on Seventh will be detoured at Ogden Avenue to Sixth while the closure is in effect.

Seventh Street should reopen to through travel by 3 p.m. Traffic lane restrictions remain in effect in the work zones on Stewart Avenue.

A $3.4 million sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and road reconstruction project is underway on Stewart between Las Vegas Boulevard and Maryland Parkway. Work started in October and the project is slated for completion in second quarter 2009.

Wells Cargo Construction is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the improvement project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley.

Main Street Traffic Lane Restrictions Start Monday
Temporary Closure Planned For Feb. 28 Weekend  

Starting Monday, Feb. 23 and continuing through the next six to eight weeks, traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Main Street between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. The traffic flow change is necessary as crews do storm drain work and related utility relocation along the west side of Main Street. 

During the Feb. 28 weekend, the four-block section of Main, south of Bridger will be closed to through travel, as a slurry seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to the roadway. Business access will be maintained however, during the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main will be closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Lewis and Clark avenues will also be closed at the Main Street intersection. Main, Lewis and Clark should reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

Starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, road striping will be done on this same section of Main and the road will be closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Main, Lewis and Clark should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2, although traffic lane restrictions will remain in effect. 

While work is underway on Main, Las Vegas Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel. Main should reopen to full access in mid-April. 

Main Street Preventative Maintenance Work Is Planned for Saturday, Feb. 28 And Sunday, March 1 

A four-block section of Main Street, south of Bridger Avenue will be closed to traffic the weekend of Feb. 28, as a slurry seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to extend the life of the roadway. The improvement work by the Department of Field Operations will be done on the weekend to minimize disruptions to downtown businesses and the traveling public.

Business access will be maintained however, during the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main Street will be closed to traffic between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. Lewis and Clark avenues will also be closed at the Main Street intersection. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Then, starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, roadway striping will be applied to these same sections of Main Street and the road will, again, be closed to traffic between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2.

Storm Drainage Improvement Project on Decatur Boulevard North of Elkhorn Road Starts Feb. 23 

Work on a $2.8 million flood control improvement gets underway on Decatur Boulevard from Elkhorn Road to Whispering Sands Drive later this month.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, and continuing through the next four months, temporary traffic lane restrictions may be in effect on Decatur Boulevard. Work will take place at the Decatur Boulevard and Elkhorn Road intersection, and will proceed north to Whispering Sands Drive.

Construction activity will take place during the daytime hours.  As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Bradley Road is suggested as an alternate route for through north-south travel. These storm drainage improvements are slated for completion this summer.

Tab Contractors Inc. is the contractor for the project. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the construction. Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District.

New Traffic Signals At The Martin L. King Boulevard &  Discovery Drive Intersection Begin Operating Wednesday, Feb. 4 

The new traffic signals at the Martin L. King Boulevard and Discovery Drive intersection are scheduled to go into full green-amber-red operation early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4. 

The intersection was providing access from Discovery Drive to northbound travel only on Martin L. King Boulevard. The new configuration improves traffic flow by allowing motorists on Discovery Drive to travel north and south at the intersection. 

The traffic signal construction is part of the $45 million Martin L. King Boulevard improvement project that started last March. Work is underway from Alta Drive, proceeding 2.5 miles north to Carey Avenue. 

Martin L. King is being widened to three northbound and three southbound traffic lanes. The project also includes extensive utility relocation and the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and sidewalk ramps, storm drainage facilities, landscaped median islands and street lighting. The traffic signals at Bonanza Road, Washington Avenue, Vegas Drive, Lake Mead Boulevard and Carey Avenue will also be upgraded as part of the improvements that are slated for completion in the first quarter of 2010. 

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become familiar with the new signalized intersection. 

Wells Cargo is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. HDR Engineering is providing consultant construction management services. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission and the city of Las Vegas.

New Traffic Signals At The Farm Road And Tenaya Way Intersection Begin Operating Thursday, Jan. 15 

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic signals at the Farm Road and Tenaya Way intersection into full green-amber-red operation this Thursday, Jan. 15.

To alert motorists to these upcoming traffic changes, the lights will be placed onto a “flashing red” operation early Wednesday morning.

The traffic signals were funded by the city of Las Vegas and installed by Public Works Department traffic crews.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become familiar with the new signalized intersection.

Weekend Road Work Planned For Rampart Boulevard

Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Rampart Boulevard between Vegas Drive and Summerlin Parkway, as failing roadway pavement sections are repaired. To minimize traffic disruptions work will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, during the approximate hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Work is scheduled to start Saturday, Jan. 10, and will continue over the following two weekends. Rampart Boulevard will reopen to full access during non-work hours. 

Tenaya Way Overpass And Trail Project Begins Monday, January 5th

Tenaya Way To Undergo Major Improvements 

Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian will celebrate the start of the Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza Trail Project with a ceremonial groundbreaking at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5. The event will take place on the north side of Summerlin Parkway at Tenaya just west of Bill Briare Park, located at 650 N. Tenaya Way.  

The project includes construction of approximately one-half mile of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way from Westcliff Drive to Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure will be built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands. Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a pedestrian underpass will be constructed. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements are also part of the project. 

In addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on the north side of Summerlin Parkway with fencing, lighting and signage will be constructed to connect Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex. Known as the Bonanza Trail, this pathway will eventually connect the Summerlin trail system to downtown Las Vegas.

 “When completed, the Tenaya Overpass will provide traffic relief at the Buffalo Drive and Rainbow Boulevard interchanges with Summerlin Parkway,” Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian said. “The trail and overpass will provide safe, unobstructed access to these parks for residents on the south side of Summerlin Parkway.”  

Work is scheduled to begin Jan. 5 and will take approximately 10 months to complete. Most work will take place weekdays during daytime hours, and traffic delays and disruptions can be expected in work zones. Traffic lane restrictions and temporary road closures will occur on Summerlin Parkway, Tenaya and some adjacent side streets. 

Funding for this $7.9 million project is provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. 

Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project. The city’s Planning and Development Department developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal funds for its construction.

Road Improvement Work On Jones Boulevard, Farm Road and Grand Teton Drive Starts December 8 

Traffic disruptions can be expected when a road improvement project starts in the far northwest Centennial Hills area of Las Vegas. 

Starting Monday, Dec. 8, and continuing through the next 12 months, traffic lane restrictions can be expected in work zones on Jones Boulevard between Elkhorn Road and Horse Drive, on Grand Teton Drive between Maverick Street and Decatur, and on Farm Road between Maverick and Leon Avenue. 

The $15.6 million project includes improving the roadways to two travel lanes in each direction. Sidewalks will be constructed on Jones Boulevard and on Grand Teton Drive. Curbs, gutters, sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements will be installed. Traffic improvements include signing, striping, and traffic signals on Jones at Farm Road and at Grand Teton, and the installation of facilities for future signals at the intersections of Jones and Horse, and Grand Teton and Bradley. 

Most work will take place Monday through Friday during the daytime hours although some night work will be necessary. As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Rainbow Boulevard and Decatur Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel. Ann Road is suggested for east-west access. 

The improvement work on each of these roadways is slated for completion next December. Meadow Valley Contractors is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, city of Las Vegas sanitation funds and special improvement district assessments and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public land as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. 

New Traffic Signals At Intersection Of Lake Mead, Thomas W. Ryan Boulevards Go Onto Red Flash Operation On Wednesday

City Traffic Signals Will Go Into Full Service In Conjunction With Clark County’ Opening Of The Lake Mead Boulevard Ramps At The 215 Beltway 

City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic signals at the intersection of Lake Mead and Thomas W. Ryan Boulevards onto a “flashing” red all way stop operation during the early morning hours on Wed., Nov. 19.

The new signals will be put into full green-amber-red operation to accommodate traffic flow when Clark County opens the Lake Mead Boulevard ramps at the 215 Beltway.

Motorists should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the newly signalized intersection.

Traffic Improvements at Intersection of Charleston,

Valley View Boulevards Are Completed 

A traffic capacity and safety improvement project by the city of Las Vegas was recently completed at the intersection of Charleston and Valley View boulevards.

 “A project to improve this intersection has been on the books for 10 to 15 years, and changes were sought by many residents but could never be done due to power transmission poles being in the way,” said Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, who represents this area of Ward 1. “When the poles were moved out of the way by Nevada Power early last year, the improvements could finally be added.”

To improve traffic flow and safety, a dedicated right turn lane was constructed for westbound Charleston to northbound Valley View traffic. The improvement project also included the installation of new pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic signal system modifications, streetlight modifications, and reconstruction of the sidewalk ramps and roadway striping.

The $350,000 project was funded by the Nevada Department of Transportation Safety Division’s allocation of Federal Hazard Elimination Funds and by city of Las Vegas Traffic Improvement Funds.

This major intersection carries about 60,000 cars per day. A number of rear end accidents occurred at this intersection because motorists in the curb lane would slow down to turn right and through traffic would not slow down in time and rear end them. Now that the exclusive right turn lane has been constructed, those accident types should be substantially reduced.

Michael Way Closure At Vegas Drive Intersection Starts Monday

Starting Monday, Nov. 3, and continuing through Nov. 10, Michael Way will be closed to traffic at the Vegas Drive intersection Michael Way traffic will be detoured off of Vegas Drive via right turns only at the intersection. No north-south travel through the intersection or left-turn movements at Vegas Drive will be permitted. East-west travel on Vegas Drive should not be affected.

These temporary traffic disruptions are necessary as crews continue sanitary sewerline installation work in the area.

A $2.9 million sewer rehabilitation project is underway by the city of Las Vegas. Work started in June and will take approximately seven months to complete. Work is currently taking place on Coran Lane between Decatur Boulevard and Rancho Drive. The project also includes work on Rancho Drive between Vegas Drive and Coran, and on Vegas Drive between Michael Way and Rancho.

Insituform Technologies is the project contractor. The city of Las Vegas is funding the improvements. The project is slated for completion in early 2009.

Freedom Park Gets Major Makeover

Freedom Park, located at North Mojave Road and Washington Avenue, is undergoing two simultaneous improvement projects.

The Big League Dreams project will include the construction of six lighted replica ball fields. At the same time, park improvements will get underway that include the renovation of the two little league ball fields, a building for concessions and restrooms, and two new soccer fields. A perimeter fence, exercise area, walk and jogging path, a skate park, events platform and an adaptive recreation area will be constructed along with shade structures, security lighting and parking.

Most of the park’s 68 acres closed last week to make way for the improvements. The park’s little league ball fields will remain open for seasonal play through October. Although the Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool’s summer season ended last week, the pool will reopen in February for swim team use and to community use in late May.

“Freedom Park opened in 1972 and has served our growing community for all these years,” said Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese, who represents Ward 3. “It is exciting to be able to bring a new look to Freedom Park and these improvements do just that.”

The two projects, totaling $48 million, will take approximately 14 months to complete. Funding is provided by the city of Las Vegas and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act.

Roche Constructors, Inc. is the contractor. City of Las Vegas Public Works Department staff is managing the construction project. The Leisure Services Department will be responsible for programming activities and events when the improvements are completed.

Part of Grand Central Parkway To Close During The Overnight Hours as ACE Downtown Connector Construction Continues

Grand Central Parkway, between the Interstate 15 northbound entrance ramp and Bonneville Avenue, will be closing during the overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The project is estimated to take as long as three weeks and the temporary road closures could start as soon as Sunday night, Sept. 14.

Grand Central Parkway will reopen by 5 a.m. each day. Traffic is narrowed to one travel lane in each direction on Grand Central Parkway between Charleston Boulevard and City Parkway. While work is underway, Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for through north-south travel.

The traffic disruptions are necessary as part of continuing work on the ACE rapid transit system project, ACE Downtown Connector. The entire project on Grand Central Parkway is slated for completion in November 2008.

The city of Las Vegas is partnering with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to construct the rapid transit system. Dedicated rapid transit lanes will be built in the center of Grand Central Parkway and transit station platform boarding areas will also be constructed. The ACE Downtown Connector rapid transit project on Grand Central Parkway is the first phase in an overall project to eventually provide high-speed transit connections throughout Southern Nevada.  

ACE Downtown Connector work is also underway along Casino Center Boulevard from Ogden Avenue, extending south to Charleston. As work progresses, construction will also take place on Third Street, south of Charleston continuing to Imperial Avenue, and along sections of Main, Las Vegas Boulevard, St. Louis Avenue and Paradise Road to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Funding for both state-of-the-art projects is being provided by the Federal Transit Administration, the RTC and the city of Las Vegas.

The RTC is the transit authority, the transportation planning agency and the regional traffic management agency for Southern Nevada. The RTC's vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada.

Traffic Lane Restrictions On Casino Center Boulevard Start Tomorrow

Some Casino Center Parking To Be Permanently Eliminated

Starting at approximately 7 a.m., Thursday, August 21, and continuing until further notice, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect on Casino Center Boulevard, between Bridger Avenue and Bonneville Avenue. This section of Casino Center Boulevard will be completely closed to southbound travel and will be open to one lane of northbound travel only.

While work is underway, Main Street, First Street and Las Vegas Boulevard are suggested as alternate routes for north and south travel. Access to the Clark County parking structure on Casino Center Boulevard south of Bridger Avenue will be maintained by way of First Street.

In addition to these temporary traffic lane restrictions and closures, parking will be permanently eliminated along Casino Center Boulevard between Bridger Avenue and Bonneville Avenue.

These traffic flow changes are necessary as part of continuing work on the ACE rapid transit system project, ACE Downtown Connector. Work started in July and the entire project will take approximately 13 months to complete.

The city of Las Vegas is partnering with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to construct the rapid transit system. The project includes improvements at Ogden Avenue proceeding south along Casino Center Boulevard to Charleston Boulevard. As work progresses, construction will also take place on Third Street, south of Charleston Boulevard continuing to Imperial Avenue, and along sections of Main Street, Las Vegas Boulevard, St. Louis Avenue and Paradise Road to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Dedicated rapid transit lanes will be built in the center of Casino Center Boulevard and Third Street, to seamlessly link downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Transit station platform boarding areas will also be constructed.

Funding for the state-of-the-art project is being provided by the Federal Transit Administration, the RTC and the city of Las Vegas.

The RTC is the transit authority, the transportation planning agency and the regional traffic management agency for Southern Nevada. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors. The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada.

City Official To Break Ground On New Stupak Community Center

Existing Facility is Exceeding Capacity

Work to build the new, 34,000-square-foot Stupak Community Center is starting soon. Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese, who represents this area in Ward 3, plans to celebrate the start of the project with a groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m., Monday, August 18.

The new $7.5 million community center will be built on the site of the existing Chester A. Stupak Park that is located across from the current Stupak Community Center at 300 West Boston Avenue. The park closed last week.

The project includes demolition of the park to make way for the new 34,183-square-foot community center. The two-story building will feature an indoor multi-sport gym, classrooms, a kitchen, library, arts classroom, weight fitness and aerobics rooms, and a game room.

Construction begins this week and will take place Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The project will take approximately 14 months to complete.

In August 2007, the Las Vegas City Council unanimously awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to construct the new community center. Capacity has long been exceeded at the existing 8,190-square-foot center that offers English as a Learning Language (ELL) classes, before and after school activities, back-to-school events, youth and adult programs, and a meeting place for the Gateway District Neighborhood Association and Stupak Youth Council. The old center will stay open during construction to minimize disruption of services to the community.

“The Stupak Center is now and always will be, an integral part of the Meadows Village community. Neighbors rely on the Stupak Center as a social gathering place and a center for learning,” Councilman Reese said. “Hundreds of students participate in the ELL and citizenship classes at this facility that we’ve clearly outgrown, and I look forward to the opening of our new, bigger and better community center.”

Meadows Village is located behind the Stratosphere Hotel/Casino. The neighborhood includes a high percentage of households that qualify as low-income.

Richardson Construction is the contractor for the project. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is providing project oversight. The Department of Neighborhood Services secured and will administer the federal funds for construction of the center. The Department of Leisure Services will program activities and events when the new Stupak Community Center is completed.

Who:                      Mayor Pro Tem Reese and other officials

What:                     Celebrate the start of the Stupak Community Center Project

When:                    3 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2008

Where:                     Boston Avenue, east of Tam Drive

Editor’s note:            Limited on street parking is available on Boston Avenue

Park Project in Centennial Hills Starts Monday

Construction on a 14-acre park site located in the area bounded by Durango Drive, El Capitan Way, Riley Street and Bright Angel Way, is scheduled to start Monday, August 4.

The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works plans to begin work on phase one of park improvements to Durango-Riley Park. The project includes construction of two lighted combination lacrosse and soccer artificial turf sports fields, lighted pedestrian walks, lighted and paved driveways and parking lot, and restroom facilities.   

Work will take place Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The project will take approximately six months to complete.

Most work will take place away from the roadways, however there may be some temporary traffic lane restrictions on Durango Drive between Centennial Parkway and Tropical Parkway.

Wiser Construction is the project contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is providing project oversight. The Leisure Services Department will be responsible for programming activities and events when the new park is completed. Funding for this $5.4 million improvement project is provided by Residential Construction Tax.